Find out what there is to know about ‘poppers’ and the visual side effects associated with the inhalation of these recreational drugs. The British Journal of Ophthalmology
Tag: Ophthalmology
Seeing the Future: The Promise of Refractive Index Shaping
Dr H. Burkhard Dick on a presentation at AAO 2017 that raised exciting prospects for the next generation of postoperative refractive adjustment. Medscape Ophthalmology
Blepharitis May Portend Metabolic Syndrome
Blepharitis may serve as an early sign of metabolic syndrome (MetS), according to a population-based study from Taiwan. Reuters Health Information
Solar Eclipse: High-Resolution Imaging Shows Retinal Damage
Young adults may be particularly susceptible to solar retinopathy and need to be educated about the risks of directly viewing the sun without certified, protective eyewear. Medscape Medical News
Optic Neuritis Widely Overdiagnosed, Study Suggests
Specialists could confirm the diagnosis of optic neuritis in only 40% of patients referred. Medscape Medical News
Novel Transforming Glue Treats Emergency Battlefield Eye Injuries
According to statistics, war-related eye injuries have steadily increased from a fraction of a percent to as high as 10 to 15 percent in the past few decades. Many of these injuries lead to permanent vision loss due to a lack of nearby medical facilities or the proper tools to treat them. Researchers at the University […]
Incidence of Diabetic Retinopathy Between T1DM and T2DM
A new study found a greater incidence of diabetic retinopathy among type 1 diabetics than in those with type 2, highlighting the importance of regular screening in these patients. The British Journal of Ophthalmology
Samsung Develops App to Allow Color Blind Owners to Enjoy Their New TVs
New TVs were once again one of the bestsellers during the Black Friday sales. But an estimated eight percent of people who might have purchased a new TV this week can’t fully enjoy its vibrant 4K Ultra HD, HDR, OLED, melt-your-eyeballs glory because of color blindness. However, if you purchased a Samsung TV, you may […]
5 Myths About Ocular Allergies
Are you aware of these misconceptions about ocular allergies? You may not be as savvy as you think. Medscape Optometry
Patient Factors, Postop Diplopia Tied to Dissatisfaction After Strabismus Surgery
Postoperative diplopia, depressive symptoms, “distressed” personality type, and visually obtrusive facial anomalies are associated with failure of strabismus surgery to improve patients’ health-related quality of life (HRQOL), researchers say.
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Ocular Drug Delivery Implant Treats Glaucoma From Inside the Eye
Glaucoma is an eye disease that can damage the optic nerve and lead to irreversible vision loss. It affects an estimated 60 million people around the world, but is one of the most easily treatable diseases, typically only requiring medicated drops. Unfortunately, prescription eye drops are one of the most difficult drug delivery methods to […]
Minimally Invasive Brow Lifting Techniques
This article reviews the efficacy of several minimally invasive browpexy techniques to address brow ptosis. How do they measure up? Current Opinion in Ophthalmology
Eye to the Sky: Ophthalmologists Aided Hurricane Response
Eye care is one of the most common acute medical needs after natural disasters, and having a plan in place speeds aid. Medscape Medical News
EYEMATE Implantable Continuous Intraocular Pressure Monitor Validated in Initial Patients
Implandata, a Hannover, Germany firm, just announced that the first patients has been implanted with its EYEMATE continuous intraocular pressure (IOP) monitor and the technology passed initial validation. Glaucoma, as well as a few other less common eye conditions, require regular IOP measurements in order to properly adjust how much medications to take. Typically, this […]
Stem Cell Therapy Shows Promise for Retinal Degeneration
Retinal pigment epithelial cells derived from human embryonic stem cells can be safely transplanted into the eyes of patients with retinal degeneration, with early signs of vision gain. Medscape Medical News
Choose DMEK Over DSEK After Glaucoma Surgery
Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty provides better outcomes than Descemet-stripping in patients requiring cornea transplant who have already had glaucoma surgery. Medscape Medical News
Diabetic Macular Edema Vastly Undertreated
Most patients with newly diagnosed diabetic macular edema are inadequately treated, according to findings from the American Academy of Ophthalmology’s IRIS Registry. Medscape Medical News
CMS Will See You Now
Physicians’ voices are going to be heard in Washington, DC, and regulatory burdens that are dragging down physicians’ practices will be eased, Seema Verma said at the American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting. Medscape Medical News
Novel Intraocular Lens May Prevent Negative Dysphotopsia
A novel intraocular lens design appeared to prevent negative dysphotopsia after cataract surgery, according to prospective studies involving 100 patients. Medscape Medical News
Complement Inhibitor Fails in Trials for Geographic Atrophy
Complement inhibition as a means of halting the progression of geographic atrophy took a hit this week, with negative findings announced for two pivotal phase 3 clinical trials of lampalizumab. Medscape Medical News